Engine Shop Technician - Bore Engine Assembly

Engine Shop Service Technician - Big Bore Components Assembly

Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, 1st shift Engine Technician – Shop position available at our San Antonio, Texas location, within the Power Systems Division at 5665 SE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX. Hours are Monday‑Friday, 7 am to 4 pm, with occasional weekend work. This mechanic position is responsible for big‑bore engine assembly, providing high‑quality teardown, inspection, and repairs of diesel engines (natural gas) in a shop environment, responding to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value for work performed.

A competitive salary, front‑loaded PTO, 401(k) matching plus a profit‑sharing plan, comprehensive health‑care benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, gym discount, an amazing employee development program that helps you grow your skills, build competencies, and prepare for future opportunities at HOLT, and much more! A sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates.

• At least two years of diesel‑powered heavy equipment engine repair experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform complex repairs such as teardown, inspection, and repairs of diesel engines (natural gas) in a shop environment.
• Ability and knowledge to read/use schematics and diagrams preferred.
• High‑school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Graduation from a diesel technology program preferred.

• Must have all required mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard).

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Disassembles and assembles machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling.
• Rebuilds, repairs, reconditions and maintains equipment and components.
• Demonstrates good customer relations and support; communicates customer needs to shop management.
• Plans and controls cost of repair jobs.
• Completes parts orders and identifies parts for return.
• Mentors and helps train other technicians.
• Maintains all equipment and work areas—keeps them clean and organized.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies, company procedures, and standards.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., Pro Tech Technician Training Paths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
• Quality control analysis skills—conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings.
• Operation and control skills—controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills—determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• Skill to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Read, write, and understand information.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Must be able to move objects, using abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet, and climbs ladders and/or equipment.
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment.
• Routinely react to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.

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